What’s the best area for trying traditional Lebanese food in Beirut?

If you want a real local vibe with traditional dishes, head over to Mar Mikhael or Gemmayzeh. They’re full of small, family-run spots where people dine like it’s second nature. Tawlet in Mar Mikhael is a good starting point for home-cooked flavors.

Are the restaurants in Beirut expensive?

You can find everything from wallet-friendly street food to high-end dining. A quick falafel or manousheh costs just a few bucks, while fancy places along the Zaitunay Bay run higher. It all depends on where you decide to eat and what mood you’re in.

Is it easy to find vegetarian or vegan options?

Absolutely. Lebanese cuisine naturally includes a ton of vegetarian choices like tabbouleh, hummus, moujadara, and fresh veggies. Many places know their way around vegan plates, especially in neighborhoods like Hamra or Achrafieh.

When is the best time to eat out in Beirut to avoid crowds?

Lunch is usually quieter, especially midweek. Dinner gets lively, especially on weekends. If you can, try to eat a bit earlier than locals usually do,around 7 to 8 PM,to avoid the rush.

Can I find international cuisine easily in Beirut?

Yes. Beirut’s well-traveled crowd means you’ll spot everything from Japanese sushi joints to Italian trattorias. Places like Abou Hassan do a mean seafood platter, while Zaatar w Zeit puts a fresh spin on Mediterranean fast food.

Restaurants in Achrafieh, Beirut

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Cafe Blanc

warmth and generous hospitality lie at the heart of lebanese traditions. at café blanc our staff takes these traditions to an exceptional level, blending professional training with a natural desire t

Al Falamanki

AL Falamanki restaurant has a unique ambiance suitable for those friends who want to get together, have some nice Arabic food and enjoy each others company and relax. The menu of Al Falamanki is a tr

Frida Cuisine

Motivated by the authentic spirit of this Mexican artist, comes Frida Cuisine - a Lebanese restaurant with a Mexican flare! The goal behind this concept is to blend Farida (Unique), the Lebanese tradi

Salmontini

Salmontini Le Resto opened its doors in Downtown Beirut in 2001 and from that day forward the culinary scene of this exclusive central district could never be the same again. Overcoming the challenge

Le Relais de Lentrecote

From tour Eifel in Paris to Beirut in Lebanon, Le Relais de L'entrecote landed in the heart of Beirut. For all the steak lovers the well known french restaurant chain is inviting you to experience the

Al Mayass

Opened in 1996, the restaurant has now expanded to Kuwait. It serves mostly Arabic food but with an Armenian twist. What s best than enjoying the lebanese Mezza with the Armenian taste, Two great cui

Chilis

Spicing things up since 1975. Originally created as a hamburger restaurant/chili house themed with traditional Southwestern flair, Chili's was able to create a niche product by serving quality home c

La Table dAlfred

This restaurant is located in sursock area, it has a restaurant and a lounge. The restaurant is specialized with French cuisine while the lounge offers an International menu. La Table d'Alfred stands

PAUL

For many people, this restaurant is as known as the Eiffel tower. It is the target of entrecôte steak lovers. When you go there, do not expect the waiter to bring you the menu, there is only one menu

Abdel Wahab

Located in the middle of the Monot in Achrafieh, Abdel Wahab restaurant brings the classic Lebanese cuisine and hospitality to the city. The name 'Abdel Wahab' was derived from the street where the re

Deek Duke

As its name implies, Deek Duke offers a variety of dishes based on chicken, but also some with beef. The restaurant has two branches, one in Ashrafieh and one in Hamra. We have visited the Hamra branc

Tsunami

Tsunami restaurant began in 2002 up in the alps of Faraya. A few years later Tsunami opened up in Achrafieh and Antelias. The restaurant serves high quality Japanese food with the highest standards. P

Maysoun

Maysoun grew up in the Lebanese mountains and inhaled its pure air surrounded by kind people and filled by peace of mind. She spent her childhood at her grandmother's kitchen who loved to pass her eve

Centrale

Centrale is a classy high end French cuisine restaurant located in Gemmayze. Newly renovated with comfortable round tables and streamlined lighting, Centrale boasts the largest wine cellar in Beirut.

Al Dente

Al Dente, one of the finest restaurants in town, located in the Albergo boutique hotel in the heart of Achrafieh. With the sophisticated Bordeaux like ambiance, the restaurant is popular with b

Le Sushi Bar

Since its inception in 1998 in the infamous Monot strip, Le Sushi Bar has been the pioneer of Japanese seafood in Lebanon. It represents an upscale restaurant catering to the needs of Seafood lovers w

Keif

Offering an International and Lebanese gourmet menu to its customers, Keif's endless loops of flavors satisfy a great deal of varied tastes. Its exquisite menu includes Traditional Lebanese food, Inte

Sud

Sud is hosted at the "Cour Saint Michel", an open court shared by three restaurants. The setting of the court is awesome with warm colored walls, stones, trees, separated terraces and curved stairs le

La Piazza

La Piazza is one of the most famous italian restaurants in Lebanon, well known with the traditional italian food prepared from the best quality of materials and cooked with love based on high standard

Da Giovanni

Did you ever wanted to live the same culinary experience Italy can provide? Did you wonder which is the best italian restaurant in Beirut? Don't search for long, Da Giovanni has it all The best tra

La Pizzeria

La Pizzeria is located in a ground floor of an old building on Furn el Hayek street. The pizzeria is divided in two stone arcade rooms. The place had an obvious attempt of renovation leaving the walls

Villa Clara

Villa Clara is a hotel, café and restaurant located in a hidden street in Mar Mikhael. The villa is a 3-story building from the 1920s renovated by the couple owners. The restaurant and café is locat

Oceanus

It's in 1981 that Rebeiz Frères s.a.r.l. started importing fresh seafood from the equatorial regions of the Atlantic Ocean. With the evolvement of its projects, the society registered in 1987 under

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